Regional EHS Director

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Candidate #120282

$7M Savings, 50% Downtime Reduction, & Improved Safety

With 20 years of experience, this seasoned Plant Manager in the plastics industry has achieved measurable gains in efficiency, cost savings, and team culture:

• Performance Boosts: Raised on-time process performance from 80% to 97% and increased throughput by 20%, resulting in $7M in cost savings and doubled EBITDA
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• Efficiency Enhancements: Achieved a 35% improvement in pounds per man-hour and 45% boost in production throughput
  . Reduced downtime by 50% and customer complaints by 60%, saving $900K
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• Operational & Financial Impact: Implemented a $35M capital plan and ERP system improvements, reducing headcount by 10% while enhancing safety and quality, saving $1.4M
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This candidate’s operational excellence and cost efficiency record positions them to make an immediate impact.

With over 18 years in plastics and chemical manufacturing, this Operations Leader brings a record of enhancing operational efficiency, team performance, and revenue growth:

• Operational Excellence: Oversaw complex budgets from $16MM to $160MM, and implemented lean initiatives, including the "80 in 80" uptime strategy, driving significant operational efficiency
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• Impactful Projects & Quality Improvements: Successfully managed a $10MM capital project
  , delivering results on time and within budget; reduced quality notifications by 60% in a year.
• High-Performing Teams: Consistently built and led high-performing teams, meeting business goals across diverse sectors (private, private equity, and public).

This candidate’s expertise in lean manufacturing and operational strategy makes them well-positioned to contribute substantial value from day one.

$2M Cost Savings, 50% Injury Reduction, & Sustainability Expertise

With a track record of building strong safety cultures and achieving measurable results, this EHS leader has driven operational excellence across diverse settings:

• Safety & Audit Success: Led a team to achieve a 50% reduction in injuries and a 90% closure rate on audit actions for a national start-up, embedding a safety-first culture.
• Environmental Impact & Compliance: Implemented initiatives reducing environmental risks by 75% and aligning with ISO 14001 standards for sustainable, future-ready performance.
• Global Expertise & Cost Efficiency: At a global organization with 17,000 employees, achieved the lowest injury rate company-wide with a 30% reduction and delivered $2M in cost savings
  , meeting targets ahead of schedule.

This candidate’s expertise in safety, health, and environmental management positions them as a valuable asset for operational improvement and sustainable growth.

40% Ergonomic Injury Reduction & 200% Target Achievement

This seasoned Regional EHS Director brings a wealth of experience managing multi-facility EHS programs across the U.S., Canada, and Germany, ensuring safety for over 1,800 employees:

• Ergonomic Injury Reduction: Achieved a 40% reduction in ergonomic injuries through lean methodologies, kaizen events, ergonomic projects, and work cell redesigns.
• Proactive Safety Metrics: Transitioned safety metrics to focus on leading indicators
  , surpassing company targets by 200%, driving a forward-thinking safety culture.
• New Hire Safety & Training: Developed an onboarding program that reduced new-hire injuries by 30%, addressing safety proactively from day one.

This candidate’s expertise in EHS strategy and injury prevention positions them as an impactful leader for operational safety and health.

Candidate #124517

20+ Years in Polymer Innovation

A seasoned mechanical engineer, this candidate brings over…